Overview

• St Kilda coach Ross Lyon gave an animated quarter-time address during the Saints' 45-point loss to Brisbane, marking their third consecutive defeat.
• CEO Carl Dilena publicly supported Lyon’s tough-love approach, likening it to necessary parenting to raise club standards.
• Lyon’s decision to substitute 19-year-old Hugo Garcia early in the second quarter drew criticism for leaving the team short on interchange options after Mason Wood’s late-game concussion.
• The Saints have dropped to 13th on the AFL ladder with a 3–4 record, struggling with poor midfield performance and defensive lapses.
• St Kilda aims to reverse their losing streak in Friday’s game against Fremantle at Marvel Stadium, seen as a chance to regain momentum.